MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

Job OverviewTo provide a highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps. Patient conditions will include; musculoskeletal conditions (including post-operative orthopaedics) arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain. To supervise clinical students on placementTo work in an outpatient setting within the trust, either at GP surgeries in small clinics or within a community hospital setting.Main duties of the jobTo perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations who may have complex physical and psychological conditions.To hold responsibility for own caseload ,working with indirect supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access for advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated by senior staff.To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. To supervise, mentor, and assess physiotherapy students to graduate standard and to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard set by the universities. To undertake evidence-based audit projects to develop and enhance personal and team’s clinical practice across the service. To participate in formal research projectsTo participate in ongoing service developments in conjunction with more senior colleaguesThe successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settingsWorking for our organisationHillingdon MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly skilled and motivated physiotherapist. Our team operates from three dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics in the diverse and popular borough of Hillingdon.Are you? An enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapist Wanting Full Time employmentDo you have? Excellent musculoskeletal skills Interest in clinical audit /EBP/ quality improvement projects NHS Physiotherapy experienceWe offer:- Friendly work environments Opportunities for supported CPD Clinical supervision from Band 7’s with diverse specialisms including pelvic health and vestibular problems Varied caseload Rotational post through each of our MSK Physiotherapy clinics Involvement with service development & redesign Opportunities for managerial experience/training(as appropriate) Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living AllowanceYou will provide highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps. Patient conditions include; musculoskeletal conditions (including some post-operative orthopaedics) arthritic conditions and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain. You will work in in small outpatient clinics at GP surgeries/health centres. Successful candidates must be prepared to work at any of our clinics in Hillingdon borough and hours include some evening and Saturday work.Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis. To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques, manual physiotherapy techniques,e.g. mobilisation and joint manipulation. Other alternative forms of therapy may also be used. e.g. acupuncture. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required. To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan. To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by patients.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaDegree in Physiotherapy or equivalentHCPC RegistrationPrevious ExperienceEssential criteriaSignificant experience at Junior level covering all basic rotationsPrevious experience in Outpatient Musculoskeletal conditionsPrevious NHS or equivalent experienceSkills and knowledgeEssential criteriaGood written communication in English.Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPDClinical Audit skillsAttitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristicsEssential criteriaAbility to work with distressed or aggressive patientsFlexible approach to work practiceOtherEssential criteriaCar driver/ownerPrevious ExperienceEssential criteriaWorking knowledge of Clinical Governance issuesAttitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristicsEssential criteriaFlexible approach to service needs, prepared to work in any locationAbility to listen and reflectTeam worker